Lighting using a Reflector - Photography Tutorial

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @SubramanyaSarma44
    @SubramanyaSarma44 3 года назад +55

    Pure learning. No music, intros. Straight to the relevant points. Great learning in the shortest time. Congrats. Subscriber from Hyderabad, India.

  • @aprilmitchell8033
    @aprilmitchell8033 2 года назад +34

    If you hold the reflector UP and not down below the model, you'll find the photos come out SOOO much better. No shadows on the face at all and no catch light at the bottom of their eyes. Plus, you don't risk blinding them😄 Just a tip to try. Photos still very nice☺️

  • @smbdynow
    @smbdynow 2 года назад +2

    This might be one of the best tutorials out there. Quick to the point, you explained the use & direction of the light for those who don't understand light, showed the difference between no reflector & using a reflector... Bravo!!

  • @yaelori1289
    @yaelori1289 4 года назад +28

    This is a really helpful and has just the right amount of demonstration and information I needed for a photo shoot I'm doing tomorrow in really harsh light. Thumbs up!

  • @Direkin
    @Direkin 2 года назад +1

    Straight to the point, no musical intro, no waffle, no B-roll. That's how a tutorial should be.

  • @scottmcfadden3148
    @scottmcfadden3148 2 года назад

    Fantastic tutorial your dedication to the art of photography shows.

  • @Adriana-ou7uy
    @Adriana-ou7uy 11 месяцев назад

    Hi thank you for the tutorial. I am learning how to take photos.

  • @nullpointerworks4036
    @nullpointerworks4036 2 года назад

    Quite amazing to see what a simple reflective surface can do with the subject. Thanks for sharing.

  • @EdwardKilner
    @EdwardKilner 2 года назад

    Subscribed. I liked this demonstration. The gold weave was new to me, and seemed like a good refinement.

  • @ruisucepi
    @ruisucepi 2 года назад

    Sheez! Your tutorial is much more simplified haha! I love it! Thank you

  • @reneejernigan6820
    @reneejernigan6820 4 года назад +2

    Great tutorial. I also love the no-nonsense beginning of this video. So refreshing that you just got straight to the point!

  • @poweruser64
    @poweruser64 7 месяцев назад +1

    3:36 thank you for explaining to me how a reflector works 😂nice vid!

  • @saltlifegull4091
    @saltlifegull4091 4 года назад +5

    Outstanding! You hit all the hot spots on teaching. Great demonstration and thanks so much! Subscriber from Florida

    • @KristineFernandez
      @KristineFernandez  4 года назад

      Thanks for the feedback! Glad you found it handy 😊

  • @DoneHQ
    @DoneHQ 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic--thanks for great, practical information

  • @makeupbybrie_
    @makeupbybrie_ 4 года назад +3

    Yes please! More Photograohy tips🥰 your explanations are perfect and love the side by side comparisons

    • @KristineFernandez
      @KristineFernandez  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for the feedback! I’ll keep them coming! 😃

  • @nickyurems7048
    @nickyurems7048 4 года назад +1

    Great teacher, so easy to understand.

  • @Fernando-hm4qm
    @Fernando-hm4qm 2 года назад +2

    Absolute better photos with the reflector. However I still see unflattering shadows. Better is to use the reflector higher which bounces the light down like a keylight in a studio. Joe Edelman’s video is “spot on”

  • @LoveThandoXO
    @LoveThandoXO 3 года назад

    This was so helpful! Please make one on speed light flashes?

  • @shanksroronoa8022
    @shanksroronoa8022 4 года назад

    This is what I called a useful video. Thanks for the tuto.

  • @flavi0r
    @flavi0r 10 месяцев назад

    Awesome video! Also, what place is this?

  • @mytalk_tv
    @mytalk_tv 3 года назад

    I love it and I really enjoyed your teaching because I made something beautiful at of it, thank you very much

  • @wagentertainmentgh8420
    @wagentertainmentgh8420 2 года назад

    Oh my God my dear this was so helpful

  • @zacklarez
    @zacklarez 2 года назад

    I'm new in photography, but as an actor, I'm curious if it's a good idea to refer to the subject with terms like "your good side". (?)

  • @_susannaeli
    @_susannaeli 3 года назад

    Learnt a whole lot. Can you do this in indoor mobile photography

    • @KristineFernandez
      @KristineFernandez  3 года назад

      Absolutely! Light can bounce from anywhere - the main thing is that you have a source of light!

  • @mirage9677
    @mirage9677 2 года назад

    Thank youu🥰 this was soo helpful!!!

  • @shannonmuse9859
    @shannonmuse9859 Год назад

    What are the benefits of using this over a flash...I get the same with using 2-3 flashes outside. I mean other than the inconvenience of setting the flahes up but I don't have a helper to use the reflectors

  • @ilovemath44
    @ilovemath44 4 года назад +13

    0:31 literally me 😂 Great video!!

  • @ashishtiwari1912
    @ashishtiwari1912 4 года назад +2

    Good demonstration. So basically you are filling out the shadows with reflector. I think I should get one.

    • @KristineFernandez
      @KristineFernandez  4 года назад +1

      Ashish Tiwari yup! You’ll get a lot of use out of it in the long run. I don’t use it all the time, but the value it adds to your life when you DO need one is amazing 😆

  • @moniquemaiava1779
    @moniquemaiava1779 4 года назад +4

    Thanks for this! I really needed this video and you answered all I needed in regards to the reflectors.
    More tips & tricks please 😌

  • @yanafridabinaev
    @yanafridabinaev 2 года назад

    Such a good video! Thank youuuuuuuuuu

  • @amandaorlando5303
    @amandaorlando5303 3 года назад

    Very helpful video as I am deciding whether to buy reflectors or not. This video was perfect. Thank you!

    • @KristineFernandez
      @KristineFernandez  3 года назад

      It’s the most efficient and affordable lighting tool you can master! 🤩

  • @mr.lifeexplorer7418
    @mr.lifeexplorer7418 3 года назад

    So useful for beginners like me. Hope we will get in touch soon

  • @sanuratennakoon7979
    @sanuratennakoon7979 2 года назад

    thanks for the tutorial.

  • @LaBoriChannel
    @LaBoriChannel 3 года назад

    This video really helped me! Thank you so much! 🙏🙌🥰

  • @paulmkai2043
    @paulmkai2043 3 года назад +1

    What about indoor photography?

  • @daphne2185
    @daphne2185 3 года назад

    This is such a concise video! Thank you so much :))

  • @dx316dx316
    @dx316dx316 3 года назад +1

    Thank you, appreciate the helpful tutorial. Also huge bonus that you are proof you can make good quality videos without having to bombard your audience with crappy music, cookie cutter transistions and long intros. I liked and subscribed.

  • @Straingelove
    @Straingelove 4 года назад

    Awesome demonstration thank you

  • @nextpeakproductions
    @nextpeakproductions 4 года назад

    So you're using the sun as your key light and the reason you're pointing the reflector up and below the model is for fill lighting? Wouldn't you also want to not hold the reflector so close to the model to soften the light even more?

    • @KristineFernandez
      @KristineFernandez  4 года назад +2

      Re softening the light, it was quite an overcast day so the light source was already “dull” even at a close distance. The final look was what I was after, so the distance of the reflector was ok with me for that.
      And the reason the reflector was being held up is because when it was held at face height or above, the arm casted more of a shadow on the face. Thanks for these questions! I’m getting the idea to demonstrate the effect of positioning the reflector in different areas - especially most recommended positions!

    • @nextpeakproductions
      @nextpeakproductions 4 года назад

      @@KristineFernandez Thank you! Yes, I'm very new to reflectors and have a shoot today. I have the circular and a 36" rectangular one I just bought. So, not sure if that's overkill but I could use both for fill lighting and to mess with shadows.
      Thanks for the quick response too!

  • @MaikelCoz
    @MaikelCoz 3 года назад

    Great video, right on point. But please check your audio levels it's clipping like hell.

  • @siddharthhetfield3562
    @siddharthhetfield3562 3 года назад

    Loved it! 🖤🖤🖤

  • @Nisahalik
    @Nisahalik 2 года назад

    Very nice video

  • @nadaaboshady-1673
    @nadaaboshady-1673 3 года назад

    Great video really i have small question ususally i take my photos and no one help me ..how can i put reflector on surface so it will be static as my husband become on his work and no one can help me to hold while i am taking photos ? Ur help plz

    • @KristineFernandez
      @KristineFernandez  3 года назад

      The most common guide is to have the reflector high because the light reflected is much more natural. In this video, it’s positioned lower than usual because of the position of the sun, the model’s arm and our position in general; but there is a way to have the reflector upright and higher. Searxg / Google “reflector stand” or “reflector holder”, and this might be the solution you’re looking for 😊 PS if you get one of these, you might also need a “sand bag” to manage the weight of the reflector on an extended arm. When I first started, I used bags of rice to hold the stand in place 😆 and it worked just fine!

  • @ranakhaleefa6456
    @ranakhaleefa6456 2 года назад

    Thank you dear 🙏

  • @noelleperrotta4944
    @noelleperrotta4944 3 года назад

    Great video , thank you .

  • @princessmanansala5393
    @princessmanansala5393 2 года назад

    Thank you for this ,really helpful God bless❤️

  • @fatihyasinsonduren
    @fatihyasinsonduren 2 года назад

    did you use flash

  • @spokeforhours
    @spokeforhours 2 года назад

    So helpful!!

  • @rauldelossantos7464
    @rauldelossantos7464 3 года назад

    Very informative! Thank you!!

  • @amalvy1246
    @amalvy1246 3 года назад

    Which brand is better?

  • @michaelajoseph6856
    @michaelajoseph6856 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you!

  • @Chaotic_Good94
    @Chaotic_Good94 3 года назад

    Thank you so much, really helpful 😊

  • @lior2538
    @lior2538 3 года назад

    Thank you for this video 📸!

  • @_heyimbritt
    @_heyimbritt 2 года назад

    Is there anyway to do this w/o an assistant

    • @KristineFernandez
      @KristineFernandez  2 года назад

      Yes! There’s something called a reflector stand, and this holds your reflector. You’ll just have to adjust it if the model makes any big movements which change the way the light reflects on them.

  • @sundralawton
    @sundralawton 3 года назад

    This was so helpful! Thank you

  • @mayajay5618
    @mayajay5618 4 года назад

    Where u get the reflector

  • @lixie972
    @lixie972 4 года назад

    which one is the best? 🤔

  • @nadaaboshady-1673
    @nadaaboshady-1673 3 года назад

    Really great video i appreciate your help and reply to my question

  • @liauchungren848
    @liauchungren848 6 месяцев назад

    Fernandez? Pino?

  • @thadon3451
    @thadon3451 3 года назад

    Great in helpful vid thx

  • @Kylievictoria
    @Kylievictoria 3 года назад

    Loved this!

  • @maxsanam974
    @maxsanam974 2 года назад

    Awesome

  • @nourali2801
    @nourali2801 4 года назад

    And in which part did u use diffuser then?

  • @jasminehuynh941
    @jasminehuynh941 3 года назад

    very helpful! Only useful information in this video. Thank you :)

  • @ristorycal
    @ristorycal 4 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for this! 💙

    • @KristineFernandez
      @KristineFernandez  4 года назад +1

      Ristorycal glad you found it handy!! I’ve got more photography videos coming up (the latest one is one styling & shooting Haircare products), and the one coming next Wednesday is styling & shooting items from the kitchen (for #stayhome season 😆)

  • @Dixlive
    @Dixlive 3 года назад +6

    Kristen I wish you can teach all this RUclipsrs how make videos simple and straight forward with great explanation🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️RUclipsrs we don't want too much information or how educated your here.

    • @KristineFernandez
      @KristineFernandez  3 года назад +1

      Glad you found it helpful! I'm working on making the tutorials to a better quality, it's just taking some practice. Thanks for the feedback!

  • @PMGamer16
    @PMGamer16 4 года назад

    Hi. Which nikon camera are using for shooting?

    • @KristineFernandez
      @KristineFernandez  4 года назад +1

      I use a Nikon D750 and most commonly use a 24-70mm or a 50mm 😊

    • @PMGamer16
      @PMGamer16 4 года назад

      @@KristineFernandez thank you . You are best❤

  • @stephenhookephotography8669
    @stephenhookephotography8669 4 года назад

    Nice video.

  • @cyrilkorletey3433
    @cyrilkorletey3433 4 года назад

    Great video

  • @KAMEKPictures
    @KAMEKPictures 4 года назад

    Very nice video!

  • @ba3li177
    @ba3li177 Год назад

    thank u ❤

  • @nishmachitrakar
    @nishmachitrakar 4 года назад

    Wow it makes a world difference! Thankyou so much🥰

    • @KristineFernandez
      @KristineFernandez  4 года назад +1

      _NANA _ 😱 I just saw this now! Glad you found it helpful! I’ve got one video coming in the next 2 weeks about finding Photoshoot locations & working with weather conditions 😊

    • @nishmachitrakar
      @nishmachitrakar 4 года назад

      Kristine Fernandez Lookong forward. Your video is very educational without detours🤩

  • @shelbyaustin4381
    @shelbyaustin4381 4 года назад

    Anyone have a link to the reflector?

    • @sambowen
      @sambowen 4 года назад

      You can look on Amazon. Neewer is a brand that seems relatively in expensive and gets the job done. I got one recently but haven't used it yet, but reviews and other videos on RUclips recommend them.

  • @damionrowe9763
    @damionrowe9763 4 года назад

    Thanks so much

  • @tota8064
    @tota8064 3 года назад

    But I always thought the white was a diffuser not a reflector!

  • @joliverfreitas
    @joliverfreitas 3 года назад

    You need to turn down the gain on your mic 😄 otherwise good vid :)

  • @badmoonPL
    @badmoonPL 4 года назад +4

    Directing light from below is a really bad way to use a reflector. Results look so fake.

    • @peterevans8194
      @peterevans8194 4 года назад +2

      I didn't care for the gold reflector, but thought the silver and white were ok...Remember they are only being used for fill or to lift the subject slightly...If they end up looking "fake" they have been over used...if you want to apply a decent amount of light with a reflector, I agree it should generally be held overhead ....

  • @dragqueentv820
    @dragqueentv820 3 года назад

    Everythinggggggg

  • @olivertruswell2859
    @olivertruswell2859 4 года назад

    Brisbane?

    • @KristineFernandez
      @KristineFernandez  4 года назад

      Oliver Truswell hehe did the wheel give it away 🤣

    • @olivertruswell
      @olivertruswell 4 года назад

      @@KristineFernandez Haha yeah thought I recognised it! I'm planning on filming some hyperlapses down there -should be fun. South bank is a cool spot :)

  • @amdiary7
    @amdiary7 4 года назад

    Thanks so much for this omg

    • @KristineFernandez
      @KristineFernandez  4 года назад +1

      Stop searching for a cool username hope you found it helpful!

    • @amdiary7
      @amdiary7 4 года назад

      Kristine Fernandez yes ! Most people tell me not to use a golden reflector but I really like the way it looks on the model !

  • @marwaalkassab5635
    @marwaalkassab5635 Год назад

    👏👏🤚🔥🔥

  • @antigonooo
    @antigonooo 3 года назад

    Refector down? U joking right? First time I see it lol. Reflector needs above the model face 🥺

  • @paulmkai2043
    @paulmkai2043 3 года назад

    🔥🔥⚘😍

  • @AceHardy
    @AceHardy 4 года назад

    📸🎬🎥

  • @angelica7588
    @angelica7588 3 года назад

    I can’t get mines to fold for anything in the world . 😂🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @TrevorAllenVideoWalkthroughs
    @TrevorAllenVideoWalkthroughs 4 года назад +1

    Holding you're reflector too low.

    • @sambowen
      @sambowen 4 года назад +2

      Yeah, just before I saw this video I watched one where the guy said it's better to light from above, since that's where natural sunlight comes from anyway.
      Though I suppose it all depends in how intense the light is. If I understood correctly below is ok for fill light, but not for key light.

    • @KristineFernandez
      @KristineFernandez  3 года назад +1

      @@sambowen normally, it would be held up higher, but it was a very overcast day, and whatever sun was there, was already low, so the reflector was held more from the side than from the top

  • @RafaelMercadoSalas
    @RafaelMercadoSalas 3 года назад

    Sorry, but you are making the same mistake as 90% of photographers when using this accessory. The reflector should NEVER be pointed from the bottom. In reality, natural light never falls from that direction. In fact, any source of light that comes from a height lower than the person's head is not going to favor their features (such as when you illuminate yourself from below with a flashlight to tell a horror story). The correct way to use the reflector is to place it higher than the head, so that the light continues to come from above, and mantains the desirable shadows that define the line of the nose, chin and jaw.

  • @FLYAFFAIRNATION
    @FLYAFFAIRNATION Год назад

    Reflector should be held up

  • @MrMoe-jc9ro
    @MrMoe-jc9ro 2 года назад +1

    use a reflector for your mic lol

  • @wsciaroni
    @wsciaroni 4 года назад +1

    Please Low-Cut the audio on your videos... This is unwatchable on a good audio system...

  • @baddoggi4238
    @baddoggi4238 2 года назад

    I've been practicing lighting extensively and would just say the way she's holding the reflector and shots are awful and wrong. Ugly shadows ugly videography.

  • @subseeker
    @subseeker 4 года назад

    Terrible audio

    • @KristineFernandez
      @KristineFernandez  4 года назад +2

      James T. Yup, getting better though, this one taught me a couple lessons 😬

    • @joshuadxlee
      @joshuadxlee 4 года назад

      agreed, peaking way too much

  • @VicenzzoPaiva
    @VicenzzoPaiva 4 года назад

    Your mic is clipping